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Malta Travel – Covid-19 – Amber list update Immigration

Malta Travel – Covid-19 – Amber list update

As from midnight of Friday 11th September 2020, all Paris Airports and Marseille Airport will be included on the Amber List.Therefore, as from the above-mentioned date, Malta's Amber List will include the following countries:​Czech Republic,France (all Paris Airports and Marseille Airport),Romania,Spain (Barcelona, Girona and Madrid),Tunisia.Before boarding flights to Malta, any passenger departing from the above-mentioned countries/airports shall be required to submit a negative COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test, which must have been carried out within 72 hours of his/her scheduled arrival.Upon arrival at the Malta International Airport, any passenger not having the proper certification may be subjected to a…
MamoTCV
11th September 2020
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Maltese Diplomatic Missions Remain Closed Immigration

Maltese Diplomatic Missions Remain Closed

With the publication of L.N. 255 of 2020, which came into effect on the 15th of July, 2020, the travel to and from Malta was permitted from the countries listed here. Additionally, Identity Malta has also re-opened its services and shall be accepting new Single Permit applications as of the 3rd of August, 2020.However, although it is now permissible to travel to and from Malta, none of Malta's Diplomatic missions or foreign representations are processing any visa applications. Therefore for nationals of those countries considered 'Safe-Zone', which do not have a visa waiver agreement with the Schengen Area Members States,…
Julian Fenech Adami
22nd July 2020
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Identity Malta Issues Update on Single Permit Applications Immigration

Identity Malta Issues Update on Single Permit Applications

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Identity Malta had suspended all new single permit applications, barring those applications submitted under the Key Employee Initiative and by medical professionals. Nonetheless, third country nationals who were present in Malta and held a valid work permit were able to change their employer, irrespective of their application type.Identity Malta has now stated that it will be re-opening its services and shall be accepting Single Permit applications as of 3rd August, 2020. All new applications will be subject to more scrutiny than before, with a large focus on labour market tests and any applicable legislation. Following the…
Julian Fenech Adami
17th July 2020
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Malta’s Individual Investor Programme Update Immigration

Malta’s Individual Investor Programme Update

Malta Individual Investor Programme is reaching its cap.The Malta Individual Investor Programme Agency (MIIPA) will continue accepting applications for citizenship under the current Malta Individual Investor Programme Regulations until the 30th of September, 2020. Complete applications for residence will continue to be accepted up until the 31st of July, 2020.Those individuals who shall or may obtain, or have already obtained, a Maltese residence card, but do not manage to submit a citizenship application by the 30th of September, 2020, shall have their application considered under the new regulations, which the Maltese Government is still in the process of considering, and…
MamoTCV
8th June 2020
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Dispute Panel for Landlords and Tenants and an Update from Identity Malta Agency ImmigrationLitigation & Dispute Resolution

Dispute Panel for Landlords and Tenants and an Update from Identity Malta Agency

With the new Private Residential Leases Act in full force, a large number of new lease agreements have been signed over the past few months, all of which have to abide by the new laws set out by the previously mentioned Act. In fact, a survey has shown that over 10,000 new rental contracts have been entered into.Naturally, a number of disputes arise between landlords and tenants, resulting in numerous fees and time-consuming court proceedings. However, a new panel has been set up to help cater for certain disputes.The new adjudicating panel, made up of professionals in the sector, will…
Julian Fenech Adami
19th May 2020